noun
- a preconceived idea or opinion formed beforehand without adequate evidence
Usage: formal; philosophical
Examples
- His prenotion about the difficulty of the course proved to be incorrect.
- She approached the interview without any prenotions about the company.
- The scientist tried to set aside all prenotions before examining the data.
- Cultural prenotions can influence how we interpret new information.
- The philosopher argued that prenotions often prevent clear thinking.
- Teachers should be aware of their prenotions about student abilities.